November 2012 Archives

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in White Collar Crimes on Friday, November 30, 2012.

White collar crimes are crimes that typically involve theft. Although white collar crimes are very different from violent crimes, people who are convicted of a white collar crime can face some of the same serious penalties.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Sex Crimes on Thursday, November 29, 2012.

In past blog posts we've discussed the concept of civil commitment for sex offenders who are deemed too high-risk for release after serving a sentence in prison or juvenile detention. People who are held in civil commitment facilities can languish there for years, possibly without getting any treatment because in many facilities it's optional. Civil commitment is highly controversial because it restricts freedom based on a mere assumption that someone will reoffend if they are released. At the same time, many people believe that a past offender's freedom isn't worth the risk of another crime.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Federal Crimes on Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

Although it's easy to feel jaded when it comes to achieving the American dream, it's still possible to build one's own success from the ground up. Whether you immigrated to the United States or were born here, everyone deserves to profit from hard work, talent and a willingness to persevere.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Drug Crimes on Wednesday, November 21, 2012.

The recent overdose and subsequent arrest of rocker Jon Bon Jovi's daughter brings to light the one-two punch of calling 911 to save a life -- and then being arrested. After all, drug possession is against the law, so if police are called to the scene, isn't it their job to arrest those breaking the law?

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Sex Crimes on Friday, November 16, 2012.

Conceding that they lacked evidence to proceed to trial, prosecutors recently dropped their case against a corporate CEO accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl at a swimming pool. The sex offense prosecution had been hanging over the businessman's head for three years. Unfortunately, even when criminal charges are dismissed or a defendant is found not guilty at trial, the negative consequences often linger on, ruining the accused's personal and professional reputation.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Sex Crimes on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

Earlier this year we told you about a Milwaukee man who was facing sexual assault charges based on the allegations of a woman who was applying to work for him. After multiple delays in the case, it appears to have been resolved with a plea agreement. But the outcome is somewhat unusual for a sex crime.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, November 9, 2012.

This week's election saw the passage of drug decriminalization measures in three states. Voters in those states elected to legalize recreational and/or medicinal marijuana, which suggests the country is turning a corner when it comes to drug tolerance. But here in Wisconsin, state officials are still determined to prosecute those involved in the illegal drug trade, and federal laws against drug use, possession and distribution haven't gotten any less stringent.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, November 5, 2012.

You've heard the phrase countless times, from your high school civics teacher to your favorite courtroom dramas on television: innocent until proven guilty. This principle of the United States legal system seems to be one of the few that everyone knows, yet there have been countless attempts to circumvent it in an effort to punish someone for a crime simply because they appear to have done it.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in White Collar Crimes on Monday, November 5, 2012.

There is a popular myth that those convicted of financial crimes such as insider training, money laundering, business fraud, securities violations and theft have an easy time in prison. In reality, that is hardly the case. Those convicted of white collar crimes in Wisconsin, if they have been misled into expecting placement in a "country club" type of prison, may be in for a rude awakening -- literally.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in Sex Crimes on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

A Wisconsin man was sentenced to spend the next 90 months in prison following his conviction for possession of underage pornography. His arrest comes as part of a massive police effort to crack down on the possession and distribution of underage pornography images and videos.

On behalf of Jonathan Smith of Kohn Smith Roth posted in White Collar Crimes on Friday, November 2, 2012.

U.S. law treats drug distribution charges very seriously, and suspects who face multiple charges can easily find themselves sentenced to extremely long prison terms. This is the situation that a Wisconsin man finds himself in this month after being arrested and charged with cocaine distribution. If convicted, the 28-year-old man may spend the rest of his life in prison.

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